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alunogen

[ uh-loo-nuh-juhn ]

noun

  1. a mineral, hydrous sulfate of aluminum, Al 2 (SO 4 ) 3 ⋅18H 2 O, occurring as a white, fibrous crust on quarry or mine walls.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of alunogen1

1865–70; < French alun ( alunite ) + -o- + -gen

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